Deck 57: Health Policy

Question 1

Which of the following is the intent of HIPAA?

A) Release of patient information for purposes of insurance reimbursement.
B) Prevent health care providers from billing for procedures done for the insured person.
C) Protect patients from reviewing their own medical records.
D) Limit the ability of health care providers to sell patient information to outside sources.

Answer 1

Limit the ability of health care providers to sell patient information to outside sources.

Question 2

Nurses can be health advocates in which of the following ways? (Select all that apply.)

A) Supporting their professional nursing organization when discussing upcoming legislation
B) Discussing the upcoming classes with a neighbor
C) Rallying for coverage for childhood immunizations
D) Arranging for a patient to meet with case management for home health care
E) Discussing a patient they are concerned about with a fellow student in the public cafeteria

Answer 2

Supporting their professional nursing organization when discussing upcoming legislation
Rallying for coverage for childhood immunizations
Arranging for a patient to meet with case management for home health care

Question 3

Which branch of government is responsible for the execution of laws passed by legislatures?

A) Legislative
B) Judicial
C) Executive
D) Local

Answer 3

Executive

Question 4

A definition of health policy includes which of the following elements?

A) Funding for public education
B) Appropriation of funds for roadwork
C) Selection of congressional members of committees
D) Public policy made to support health-related goals

Question 5

Which of the following components are included in health policy at the state level?

A) Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
B) Scope of nursing practice
C) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996
D) Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005

Question 6

Which level of government is responsible for the regulation of a nurse's license?

A) Federal government
B) State government
C) Local government
D) International coalition

Question 7

A nursing student is preparing a care plan for an assigned patient. When accessing the electronic medical record, what is acceptable information to view? (Select all that apply.)

A) Laboratory data of the assigned patient
B) Admission diagnosis for a patient who is a former neighbor
C) The patient's age, date of birth, and gender
D) The history and physical of the assigned patient
E) A classmate's brother's chest x-ray report